Weep not for Alaskans immersed in a warm summer: They're calling it "fantastic", "amazing", and "awesome"

"The weather's just been fantastic, and the sunshine just makes people want to go on flights a little bit more," she said...."If they don't know how amazing this weather is, we make sure and tell them," said Wings' Dorn.

"Those of us who live here and deal with the usual weather know this is a pretty awesome summer," she said.